Senior System Architect - Platform Engineering

At a glance We're looking for a Senior System Architect in our Platform Engineering department, who wants to shape how platform engineering is implemented across Platform Engineering & Operations. Your architectural decisions will help hundreds of engineers and application teams deliver secure, reliable, and compliant solutions faster, while reducing infrastructure complexity. Our mission is simple: reduce cognitive (over)load for application teams by providing intuitive, automated, and well-orchestrated platform capabilities. We build and evolve the strategic platforms that power the bank's technology landscape, enabling teams to focus on delivering customer value instead of managing infrastructure complexity. As a Senior System Architect, you will shape platform architecture, define engineering standards, drive automation strategies, and design API-based interactions between our platforms and supporting services. You will translate the strategic direction into practical architectural choices, align with stakeholders and help platform product teams adopt them. Your job In this role, you will: Design scalable, secure, and resilient platform solutions that support enterprise-wide adoption.Create golden paths: approved, reusable patterns that make it easier for teams to onboard to and consume our platforms.Drive architectural consistency across our public- and private-cloud environments.Balance long-term strategic vision with pragmatic implementation approaches.Contribute to the standards for platform automation, self-service capabilities, integration (APIs) and platform consumption.Drive API-first platform design by defining consistent principles for platform interfaces, integration, and consumption.Build alignment among enterprise architects, system architects, platform engineers, developers, security specialists, and senior management so that architectural decisions can be implemented across the organisation.Present architectural visions, roadmaps, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences. Working environment The Platform Engineering department is part of the Platform Engineering & Operations domain and consists of three teams. Together, we make infrastructure platforms easier and faster for application teams to consume. We set standards for automation and API-based integration, and we co-create solutions with other platform teams in areas such as automation, APIs, and AI. Our approach combines innovation with pragmatic implementation in the ABN AMRO environment. At ABN AMRO, you will have room to take ownership and make a visible difference. Our platforms are constantly evolving, and you will work closely with experienced specialists to develop and implement cloud technology. Depending on the initiative, you may contribute expertise, act as a sparring partner, or take ownership of specific deliverables. We challenge and support one another, while giving you room to set ambitious professional goals and grow towards them. Your profile This role is a strong fit if you enjoy turning complex enterprise constraints into simple, reusable platform experiences and influencing technical direction across multiple teams. You bring several of the following qualifications and are motivated to develop further in the remaining areas: Proven experience as a System, Solution, or Platform Architect, driving architecture across multiple teams, platforms, or domains (+5 years experience)Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong understanding of enterprise-scale environments, including governance, security, compliance, and operational excellence. (+5 years experience)Expertise in cloud and infrastructure architectures, including Azure, VMware, and hybrid cloud environments. (+10 years experience)Experience with platform engineering and automation, including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, orchestration, and self-service platform capabilities. (+5 years experience)Broad technical background in software architecture, distributed systems, APIs, reliability, scalability, observability, and resilience patterns. (+10 years experience)Passion for emerging technologies such as cloud-native solutions, AI, and digital sovereignty. We are offering We believe it is important to be a good employer. Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by excellent employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing. In addition, we offer: An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36-hour work week, including holiday allowanceand a flexible benefit budget.An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future.Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you.Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually.Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work.Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000.An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use. You can find more information about our employment conditions and salary scales in our Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), which applies to this vacancy. Interested? Are you interested? Then be sure to apply online to this vacancy. For additional information please contact Laura Rehorst, IT Lead Platform Engineering (laura.rehorst@nl.abnamro.com). We look forward to getting to know you. Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future. If you want to apply for the B-Able or Reboot program, make sure to mention it both in the title and the content of your resume. Disclaimer external recruitment agencies External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. No unsolicited services or offers, please. Use of AI in our application process You’re welcome to use AI to help write your CV or cover letter, as long as it reflects your own story. We review every application personally and without AI. During interviews, real time AI tools may not be used. With your permission, interviews can be recorded and supported by AI. This helps us keep the process fair, careful, and transparent.